Double V campaign
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title:
Double V campaign
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The Double V campaign, initiated by the Pittsburgh Courier from February 1942, was a drive to promote the fight for democracy in overseas campaigns and at the home front in the United States for African Americans during World War II. The idea of the Double V originated from a letter written by James G. Thompson on January 31, 1942. In the letter, Thompson refers to the "V for victory" sign prominently displayed by countries fighting "for victory over aggression, slavery, and tyranny," but propos
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Black American campaign to promote democracy
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_V_campaign
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2024-04-25T05:01:30Z
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